Minnesota’s 2025 Mosquito Forecast - And It’s Not Good News

The high-pitched whine of a mosquito buzzing by your ear...you can imagine that right now, can't you?! It is horrible! You know it is there and if you don't kill it or get it away, it will most likely find that one spot of skin that has been exposed and bite you.

FUN FACT: There are about 50 different types of mosquitoes in the great state of Minnesota.

NOT SO FUN FACT: They remember where you live.

Just kidding, they don't. But the number of mosquitoes that will be showing up in Minnesota in 2025 has been predicted, and you aren't going to like what I'm about to tell you.

What Month Do Mosquitoes Typically Appear in Minnesota

The rule of thumb for the arrival of mosquitoes is this - when we have a week when the temperature stays above 50 at night, pull out the bug spray. That is go time for mosquitoes.

Typically this happens about mid-April but according to mmcd.org, when temperatures get to about 39 degrees Fahrenheit, the mosquito eggs that have been resting all winter, will hatch. Soon after that, we will see the onslaught of mosquitoes, and the swatting will commence.

Lifecycle of a Mosquito in Minnesota

One guarantee about a Minnesota summer is this - you WILL see or hear a mosquito.

Thanks to the research done by the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District, we know now when mosquitoes are going to be the worst...and why.

Gallery Credit: Jessica On The Radio

Mosquito Prediction for Minnesota Has Arrived For 2025

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, it appears that our Spring weather in Minnesota is going to be warm and wet. If those warm temperatures stay above 50 degrees Fahrenheit overnight, get that bug spray ready. Due to the conditions also being "wet" rather than "normal", the mosquitoes are going to be ready to say "hello"!

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Colors to Avoid Wearing in Minnesota Unless You Love Mosquitoes

A study by the University of Washington found that mosquitoes seem to be attracted to certain colors while ignoring others. The findings may make you rethink your summer wardrobe!

Here's a look at the colors these little bloodsuckers love and hate.

Gallery Credit: Michelle Heart